Tour Response
The TaylorMade Tour Response is a soft 3-piece urethane (soft, grippy cover) ball that measured the lowest full-swing spin of all 48 balls in MyGolfSpy's 2026 robot test — and was the only ball to finish top-10 in distance off both driver and 7-iron. Fast, high-flying, and straight at an accessible price; the urethane cover keeps usable greenside grip, but this is a distance ball, not a spin ball.
What do these specs mean?
Compression
How soft the ball feels. Lower numbers (70–80) compress easier and help slower swings get distance. Higher (90+) rewards faster swings.
Cover
Surlyn is tough and cheap — great for distance and durability. Urethane is softer and grips wedges for more spin around the green.
Layers
2-piece: simple, long, straight. 3-piece and 4-piece add layers for more feel and spin control on approach shots.
Trajectory
How high the ball flies. Low = flatter flight with more roll. High = peaks up and lands soft. Mid = balanced.
Spin
Low spin = straighter shots, less curve, more roll. High spin = more control and stopping power on the green (but also magnifies slices/hooks).
Tier
Price bucket. Value = budget-friendly distance balls. Mid = solid all-around. Premium = tour-level spin and feel, costs more per dozen.
Best For
Try a sleeve first — ~$5 for 3 balls before committing to a dozen.
The TaylorMade Tour Response is a soft 3-piece urethane (soft, grippy cover) ball that measured the lowest full-swing spin of all 48 balls in MyGolfSpy’s 2026 robot test — and was the only ball to finish top-10 in distance off both driver and 7-iron. Fast, high-flying, and straight at an accessible price.
Who It’s For
The TaylorMade Tour Response is built for moderate swing speeds (roughly 90–105 mph). It suits golfers who prioritize mid handicap, moderate swing speed, soft feel. In the TaylorMade lineup, the Tour Response sits firmer than the TaylorMade Noodle Long and Soft and softer than the TaylorMade Distance+.
Feel
With a compression of 74 and a urethane cover, feel is balanced — soft enough for touch shots, firm enough for a lively tee strike.
Spin Profile
Expect low driver spin for more carry and roll — the 2026 robot test measured the lowest full-swing spin in a 48-ball field, so drives fly straighter and mis-hits curve less. Around the green, the urethane cover keeps usable grip, but this is a distance ball, not a spin ball — the highest-spinning tour balls bite harder.
Trajectory & Construction
A high-launching ball — better for golfers who struggle to get the ball up or want maximum carry. The 3-piece construction uses a three-piece design — one mantle layer manages driver spin while the cover handles wedge grip. Works best in warmer conditions.
Price & Value
Priced at $42.99 per dozen, the Tour Response sits in the value-tour sweet spot — the only ball in the 2026 test to place top-10 in distance off both driver and 7-iron, at well under premium-tour money.
Buy it if
- You sit in the 90–105 mph range and want a ball that works across your bag.
- Your driver already spins too much and a curve is costing you fairways.
- You want carry distance and a high, straight flight more than maximum wedge zip.
Skip it if
- Greenside spin is your scoring advantage — a high-spin urethane ball will stop faster.
- You’re playing below 50°F — consider a softer-feeling ball in the cold.
Similar Balls
- Titleist AVX — 81 compression, low-spin, $50
- Callaway Chrome Soft — 77 compression, mid-spin, $55
- Bridgestone Tour B RXS — 72 compression, high-spin, $55
Frequently Asked Questions
Who should play the TaylorMade Tour Response?
The TaylorMade Tour Response is built for moderate swing speeds (roughly 90–105 mph). It suits golfers who prioritize mid handicap, moderate swing speed, soft feel.
What swing speed is the TaylorMade Tour Response designed for?
It performs best in the 90–105 mph range, where its compression is fully activated.
Does the TaylorMade Tour Response have high greenside spin?
Moderately. The urethane cover grips on wedges, but this is the lowest full-swing-spin ball of the 48 MyGolfSpy tested in 2026 — a controlled, lower-spin ball, not a wedge-zip ball.
Is the TaylorMade Tour Response a distance ball?
Effectively, yes. It was the only ball in MyGolfSpy’s 2026 robot test to finish top-10 in distance off both the driver and the 7-iron, on the back of the lowest full-swing spin in the field.
Is the TaylorMade Tour Response good in cold weather?
Not especially. The firmer construction can feel harsh and lose carry below 55°F — consider a softer-compression ball for winter rounds.
How much does the TaylorMade Tour Response cost?
MSRP is $42.99 per dozen.
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